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White House says missile changes not about Russia

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WASHINGTON | Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:40am EDT

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House said on Thursday U.S. changes to its missile defense programs did not include a quid pro quo with Russia, which opposed original plans for a missile defense shield in eastern Europe.

"This is not about Russia," White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told a regular briefing.

The United States wants Russian support on several key international issues, including addressing Iran's nuclear plans.

(Reporting by Jeff Mason; Editing by Doina Chiacu)
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